South East Coast Wonders Self Drive - Sydney to Adelaide

Approximately 200kms (124 Miles)
Depart Sydney and travel south to Jervis bay.
On the shores of the famous Jervis Bay, you will find the historic township of Huskisson, a great location from which to be based for exploring the Jervis Bay Territory and other great areas of the beautiful Shoalhaven.

Approximately 204km (127 Miles)
Travel south to Central Tilba, a heritage village classified under the National Trust.
A visit to the 100-year-old cheese factory, where you can sample fifteen varieties of cheese, is a delicious must. Tilba Tilba preserves wonderful 19th century weatherboard architecture. It is classified as an ‘unusual mountain village’ by the
National Trust and the area is fast becoming the arts & crafts centre of the far south coast.

Approximately 193km (120 Miles)
Drive south through charming fishing villages and National Parks crossing the border into Victoria. Continue on to Gipsy Point. Gipsy Point, tucked into the upper reaches of
Mallacoota inlet offers brilliant bushwalks, fishing and bird watching.

Approximately 218km (136 Miles)
After breakfast drive south again, today passing through Lakes Entrance to Swan Reach or Metung, the gateway to the Gippsland Lake area. On a crescent peninsula reaching into Lake King, Metung offers a peaceful break. With a range of accommodation and craft galleries your stay in this town will always be within sight and hearing of water. Daily cruises, often escorted by dolphins, explore bays and coves. Take the time to explore this wonderful area.

Approximately 315km (196 miles)
Depart Swan Reach or Metung and travel onto Melbourne.
The first capital of Australia, Melbourne is full of history. Settlers from a variety of countries have given Melbourne a cosmopolitan outlook. Crowded markets, open air cafes, a booming nightlife and sparkling festivals create a combination of old world charm and contemporary living that is uniquely Australian.

Approximately 185km (115 Miles)
Arrive Melbourne and collect your rental vehicle.
Depart Melbourne and travel southwest through Geelong and Torquay, the surfing capital of Australia. Continue along the famous The Great Ocean Road to Apollo Bay, with its wide crescent shaped sandy beach, rolling green Otway hills and laid back lifestyle.

Approximately 190km (118 Miles)
Depart Apollo Bay and continue along the Great Ocean Road. Along this stretch you will see the 12 Apostles, London Bridge, The Bay of Island and Loch Arch Gorge. Continue along to the unique fishing village of Port Fairy, which is one of Victoria’s earliest ports and many homes and other buildings of last century have been preserved.
Take a historic walk through Port Fairy’s streets and you’ll see the charming, fully restored cottages built by whalers and seamen.

Approximately 260km (162 Miles)
Depart Port Fairy and travel to the Grampians National Park and Halls Gap.
The scenic Grampians National Park is one of Victoria’s largest and most accessible National Parks. It is home to the biggest collection of Koori rock art in the state, and is well known for its wildflowers, striking rock formations, 200 species of bird life, panoramic lookouts and well maintained network of 50 walking tracks.

Approximately 213km (132 Miles)
Depart Halls Gap today travel through the Grampians
National Park before crossing the Victorian/ South Australian border to Naracoorte. Naracoorte is well known for its limestone caves. Step back in time and discover the history of the Limestone Coast and early settlement of the area in The Sheep’s Back Museum and Limestone
Landscapes Exhibition. Marvel at the spectacular formations of the limestone caves and interesting fossil deposits created over thousands of years.

Approximately 340km (211 Miles)
Depart Naracoorte this morning and travel northeast to Adelaide. Adelaide’s lifestyle is relaxed, the urban landscape highlighted with elegant colonial buildings, museums and galleries.